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COUNTY RD E (B-2 DISTRICT) IMPLEMENTATION PLAN <br /> • There was recognition of the Holiday Inn site as a prominent parcel regarding the <br /> overall development/redevelopment of the district. <br /> • There was a common desire for and expectation of some level of City investment in <br /> the corridor. <br /> • There was relatively wide variation regarding the perception of current traffic <br /> conditions in the corridor. Some feel traffic operates acceptably, while others see <br /> significant deficiencies. Not surprisingly,those that perceive deficiencies are more <br /> interested in seeing traffic-related improvements. <br /> • There was concern with ambiguous traffic control at Pot O' Gold Bingo entrance off <br /> of Connelly Street. <br /> • There was wide acknowledgement of the benefits associated with an additional <br /> eastbound left turn lane on County Road E to Lexington Avenue. <br /> • Regarding aesthetics,two types of preferences were expressed;proper maintenance <br /> of what is already in place, and upgrading with additional streetscape improvements. <br /> • While there was no sweeping consensus,the five-lane option was generally the best <br /> received alternative. <br /> • Most participants expressed concern with the perceived risk associated with a large <br /> up-front investment for an extensive corridor improvement approach. <br /> 3.4. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION(JULY 25,2012) <br /> The primary purpose of this meeting was to advise Council regarding the findings of the <br /> public engagement efforts to that point,including the two CAC meetings and initial one-on- <br /> one meetings with local business representatives. The three improvement concepts described <br /> previously were also presented and used in the discussion. <br /> In addition to a review and discussion of the public engagement efforts to date,the Council <br /> was asked to consider the following broader questions which had emerged from that process: <br /> • What is the Council's current vision for the B-2 District relative to the vision <br /> reflected in the 2008 Guiding Plan? <br /> • Should changes or improvements along County Road E be more oriented towards <br /> existing land use conditions or towards a long term vision for the corridor? <br /> • Does the Council prefer a more controlled planning approach to the corridor or a <br /> more market-driven approach? <br /> • How involved should the City be in implementing infrastructure improvements <br /> within private property(such as coordinated access improvements)? <br /> Prepared by:Bolton&Menk,Inc. <br /> Project No.716.104355 County Rd E(8-2 District)Implementation Plan-Page 5 <br />